Celebrate business and ignite inspiration with Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is proud to champion the innovators and job creators who launch businesses and drive economic growth by proclaiming November 18 to 22 Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week.

A flag raising at Durham Regional Headquarters marks the start of Do It In Durham—a week-long event series for anyone who wants to start a business, grow a business or explore entrepreneurship in Durham Region. Participants can tap into expert guidance from a diverse lineup of speakers, build new strategies and skills, network and connect with new opportunities at more than 60 planned events across the region.

Now in its 12th year, Do It In Durham is led by the Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) with events hosted in collaboration with Durham Region’s community partners and business support, educational and networking organizations. It runs during Global Entrepreneurship Week—an international initiative with over 40,000 events worldwide.

Turning challenges into opportunities is at the heart of entrepreneurship and with nearly 75 per cent of businesses in Durham employing 10 people or fewer, the Region is committed to supporting small business development and building our entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Learn more about Do It In Durham and register for events at doitindurham.biz.

Quotes

“Durham Region wouldn’t be where it is today without the innovators and the risk-takers who turned their visions into reality. As we celebrate Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week, I want to thank those who are driving economic growth in our communities. To the entrepreneurs starting new ventures or expanding existing ones, I encourage you to take advantage of the resources and mentorship that Do It In Durham offers.”

- John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Region of Durham

“As we kick off this exciting week, it’s a reminder of the importance of small businesses to the success of Durham Region. We’re committed to fostering an environment where these businesses can thrive and Do It In Durham Week is an excellent opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs to gain insights and build strategies.”

- Simon Gill, Director of Economic Development and Tourism, Region of Durham

“For 12 years, BACD has been thrilled to celebrate and support entrepreneurship with Do It In Durham, alongside our community partners and collaborators. The work by this supportive community can help elevate your business to new heights and provide invaluable opportunities to network, learn and grow.”

- Teresa Shaver, Manager, Business Advisory Centre Durham, Invest Durham

 About Durham Region

Located on the eastern side of the GTHA, Durham is a region with momentum. Offering a competitive advantage like no other, Durham is a community where talented, smart, diverse and ambitious people—known for their innovation, creativity, skills and education—bring access to world markets, insights, invention and traditions. A place where an innovative ecosystem helps propel new ideas forward. Where ingenuity and industry help tackle global challenges. Visit durham.ca to learn more about one of Canada’s fastest growing communities.

About Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD)

BACD is Durham’s small business centre that is funded in partnership by the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade and the Regional Municipality of Durham. It helps existing and start-up companies in Durham Region with one-on-one advisory meetings, providing support with business planning and developing action plans. The BACD strives to inspire entrepreneurs to #DoItInDurham.

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